On a recent chilly morning in southwestern Louisiana’s White Lake Wetland Conservation Area, Kim Trahan, a rice farmer who leases land in the state-owned area, surveyed the scene around him … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Mass Die Off of Birds and Fish in Arkansas
Something strange is going on in Arkansas. On New Years Eve close to 5,000 dead birds dropped out of the skies over a square mile in a town called Beebe. … Read more
Reflections: Inspiration and Oil
As a stereotypical type A, I’ve been reflecting on 2010. Why wait till New Year’s? I am thankful for NWF supporters who have played an important role in helping NWF … Read more
Ten Simple Tips for Successful Winter Bird Feeding
If your community gets consistently cold (below freezing) in the winter or has extended periods of snow and ice on the ground, you may be surprised to learn what a … Read more
Bird of the Week: Northern Cardinal
No other bird symbolizes Christmas quite like the northern cardinal. Bright red males of this species adorn everything from greeting cards to clothing, wrapping paper, tree ornaments and other decorations … Read more
Reindeer: 12 Fascinating Facts About These Amazing Creatures
Reindeer are prominent in our holiday music and images. They pull Santa’s sleigh, have red noses, have names, and fly. But how much do you really know about this northernmost … Read more
The 12 Most Dramatic, Disturbing and Inspiring Wildlife Stories of 2010
There were thousands of wildlife stories in the news over the past year but some stand out as being particularly dramatic, sobering and even inspiring. 1. The Great Gulf Turtle … Read more
Top 10 Unsung Heroes of 2010′s Gulf Oil Disaster
TIME magazine recently named the Gulf oil disaster as America’s biggest news story of 2010. While the National Wildlife Federation will continue working to focus attention on the disaster and … Read more
